The following morning, Viktor Orlov called Natalia, the head of Ekaterina's security and caretaker, into his office. His sharp eyes carried the weight of unspoken orders, but his tone remained measured as he spoke.
"Natalia, you are to take Ekaterina to the set where this Suraj and his brother Aryan are working. Do so discreetly. Do not attract any unnecessary attention. She is not to be seen in the spotlight."
Natalia, ever the professional, nodded. "Understood, sir. What level of surveillance should we implement?"
"Complete coverage," Viktor replied, his voice leaving no room for doubt. "Keep her in the shadows and ensure she is protected at all times. Position a few of our boys as crew helpers. I want surveillance in every direction, but subtle—our presence must not be obvious. Most importantly, observe and report on everything. Determine whether these individuals are trustworthy and have no ill intentions."
"Yes, sir. I will handle this personally," Natalia affirmed.
Viktor leaned back in his chair. "Ekaterina's safety is paramount. But if this Aryan boy is as genuine as she says, I want to know. If he and his brother are decent people, they might bring something meaningful into her life."
Natalia nodded again, understanding the unspoken emotions behind his words, and left the room to make the necessary arrangements.
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Meanwhile, at the hotel in Moscow where the crew was staying, Suraj and Aryan returned to their room after a long day of shooting. The team had been working tirelessly to capture the essence of Ravan's rise in Russia. The sequences showed his intelligence and ruthless cunning as he built a network of influence in the underground world, establishing himself as a formidable power.
As they settled in, Aryan sat on the bed, swinging his legs with a thoughtful expression. Suraj noticed his younger brother's uncharacteristic silence and sat beside him.
"What's on your mind, Aryan?" Suraj asked gently.
Aryan hesitated, then spoke in a small voice. "That little girl... why didn't she talk to me? Did I do something wrong? Did I scare her?"
Suraj could see the sadness in Aryan's eyes and quickly understood his misunderstanding. He placed a reassuring hand on Aryan's shoulder.
"No, Aryan, you didn't do anything wrong," Suraj began, his tone soft but clear. "That little girl didn't talk because she can't. She has a condition that makes it hard for her to communicate the way we do. It's not because of you—it's just how she is."
Aryan frowned, his confusion deepening. "A condition? Like being sick?"
"Not exactly," Suraj explained, trying to simplify it. "Some people are born with differences or go through things in life that make it hard for them to speak. It doesn't mean they don't want to communicate; they just use other ways to express themselves."
"How?" Aryan asked, his curiosity piqued.
Suraj pulled out his phone and opened QTube. He searched for a video on Russian Sign Language and handed the phone to Aryan. The screen displayed a person demonstrating simple signs, translating them into spoken words.
"They use sign language," Suraj said. "It's a way of talking with their hands. People who can't speak or hear use it to share their thoughts and feelings."
Aryan's eyes lit up as he watched the video. The movements were fascinating to him, and he mimicked a few of the signs.
"So, she can talk with her hands?" Aryan asked, more excited than confused now.
"Exactly," Suraj replied with a smile. "It's like learning another language. And if you ever meet her again, this is how you can talk to her."
Aryan's determination shone through as he gripped the phone tightly. "Then I'll learn it. If I see her again, I want to talk to her properly."
Suraj was taken aback by Aryan's resolve. For a moment, he saw a glimpse of maturity in his younger brother, who rarely took things so seriously. He nodded, proud of Aryan's decision.
"That's a good idea," Suraj said. "Learning more languages is always useful. You never know when it might come in handy."
Aryan began practicing right away, replaying the video and trying to copy the signs. Suraj watched him with a mix of amusement and pride, thinking how this experience might shape Aryan in ways neither of them could yet understand.
As Aryan continued practicing, Suraj leaned back on the bed, his thoughts wandering. He was grateful for Aryan's empathetic nature and his willingness to embrace new challenges. It reminded him of their parents and how they had always encouraged kindness and curiosity.
The brothers spent the rest of the evening talking and laughing, Aryan occasionally showing off the signs he'd learned. Suraj felt a renewed sense of purpose—not just for the film, but for the bond he shared with his brother.
In the back of his mind, though, he couldn't shake the feeling that this encounter with the little girl and her family might lead to something far bigger than either of them could imagine.
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Author note:-
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